Great Sailing Day for MABS

A glorious day greeted members of the Sailing Association Mar Menor (SAMM) for the first annual SAMM Race for MABS. Competitors came from all around to take part in the dinghy and cruiser classes. A fair wind meant a good day's sailing and MABS volunteers turned out to support the event.

Ole receives his cup from Lyn

The Class 1 Race (Cruisers) was won by Norwegian Ole Jan Midttun, in his beautiful Benateau First 44.7 "Apex". In second place was Derek English in the Stryder Club catamaran "Hamoor". In third place was Ian Robinson in the Benateau Ocianis 36 "Lottie".

Lyn presents the Dinghie Cup

The Class 2 Race (Dinghies). The winner was Alan Hillman in a Laser Bahia. Second was Brian Murray sailing the Weta 14 Trimaran. In third place were Ingo Wilson and Vernon O’Byrne sailing the Laser 2000 “Shoestring Tres”.

MABS would like to thank everyone involved with the race from the helms and their crews, Bob Miles and the 2 safety boat crews, the committee boat, Moody 30 “Rosie” owned by Huw and Margaret Jones, and all the other people within SAMM who made the day such a success.

Crews were sponsored by friends and family, raising over 2500 Euros and exceeding their target in this inaugural race. "We're extremely grateful to all SAMM members who helped organise and take part in the race and raising such a magnificent sum." said MABS Director, Lyn Baines. "We've thoroughly enjoyed working alongside SAMM and look forward to next year's race."

Photographs: Mike Prentice